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Star Plus to unveil ‘Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein’ on 25 November at 10 pm
MUMBAI: Star Plus has announced the launch of an hourly weekend show Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein 25 November at 10 pm.
Sprucing up its programming in the weekend segment with Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein, the channel’s endeavor is to further add to the pool of its creative and innovative mix with the show’s unique-‘slice of life’, concept which is based on a mix of humour and strong emotions, portrayed by characters which are essayed through their stories, states an official release.
However, the battle in the general entertainment space for the Saturday 10 o’clock slot will only get fierce as Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein will be up against the competitor’s reality show Idea Zee Cine Stars Ki Khoj.
Commenting on the new show, Star India Pvt. Ltd. EVP content Deepak Segal said, “Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein brings back to Indian television the spice of every day life and ‘middle class mohalla’ which has earlier defined success and popularity for shows like-Wagle Ki Duniya, Nukkad, Hum Panchi Ek Chawl Ke etc. Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein is all set to create a genre of entertainment, with its light humorous storyline, as the show prods gently into the core of the human heart introspecting it’s universal themes and most of all it’s infallible romantic spirit…it’s strength!”
With an ever changing plot to the story, the show gets its spirit from three families – Mehta, Singh’s and Ali’s, having their distinct outlook and ways towards life. While the Mehta Family is a true reflection of typical middle class, the Singh Family lead each day as it comes, while the Ali Family pin their hopes with every day of life, adds the release.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
